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Mavs' Flagg Waves High, But Celtics' Green Machine Rolls On

The Dallas Mavericks faced off against the Boston Celtics in a gripping encounter at the American Airlines Center. The Mavs, with a record of 19-31, were unable to overcome the formidable Celtics, who improved their standing to 32-18. The final score read 110-100 in favor of Boston.


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First Quarter


The game began with both teams displaying strong offensive plays. The Mavs managed to keep pace with the Celtics initially, ending the first quarter trailing by just three points at 32-29. Cooper Flagg was instrumental for Dallas during this period, showcasing his scoring prowess and contributing significantly to keeping his team within reach.


Second Quarter


As the second quarter unfolded, Boston's defense tightened its grip on Dallas's offense. The Green Machine limited the Mavs to only 15 points while adding another 20 themselves. This defensive effort allowed Boston to extend their lead further by halftime.


Third Quarter


In the third quarter, despite efforts from players like Daniel Gafford who dominated rebounds and added crucial blocks for Big D, it was not enough to halt Boston's momentum. The C’s continued their scoring spree with Jaylen Brown leading their charge as they put up an impressive 34 points compared to Dallas’s 23.


Fourth Quarter


Entering into what would be a decisive fourth quarter for both teams, Dallas attempted a comeback led by Flagg and Caleb Martin who combined well offensively adding vital points on board; however it wasn't sufficient against Boston's consistent performance across all quarters which saw them secure victory comfortably despite late pressure from Mavericks’ side.


After this intense matchup between two competitive sides where each displayed moments of brilliance but ultimately fell short due largely due superior execution from visitors - fans can look forward eagerly towards next fixture when San Antonio Spurs visit American Airlines Center on February 5th at scheduled time slot:8:30 PM EST available live broadcast via KFAA or KENS networks respectively!


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